Wondering what to do when choosing a rating system isn’t as simple as black and white?
LEED v4 addresses 21 different types of buildings and spaces, but how do you know which one to choose when you’ve got a mixed use space?
Enter the 40/60 rule. This model provides guidance for making a decision when several rating systems appear to be appropriate for a project.
EPA has just launched its third annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a green infrastructure design challenge for college and university students.
Student teams, working with a faculty advisor, will submit design boards, a project narrative, and a letter of support describing a proposed green infrastructure project for a location on their campus.
Teams will compete in one of two design categories:
Today, I joined Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-PA) in a press conference call he hosted to introduce his new bipartisan legislation, the PREPARE Act (Preparedness and Risk management for Extreme weather Patterns Assuring Resilience). Joining several co-sponsors, Cartwright introduced the bill in the House on July 31, 2014.
The PREPARE Act makes us smarter, stronger and safer in the face of these increasing extreme weather events. We’ve all seen the tragic costs these events are having on people’s lives, our communities, and our economy.
The Oregon Institute of Technology is working toward carbon neutrality.
A recent market research study revealed that Idahoans value energy efficiency. In fact, 65% of them favor energy codes that are consistent with national standards, but less than half trust the State of Idaho to adopt the right energy efficiency standards for Idahoans.
The great Rick Fedrizzi recently noted that “our homes play the biggest role in our lives. They bookend our days… Imagine if all people started their days from a sustainable home, with a native awareness of efficiency and efficacy; of better health and resilience. Imagine if we used our homes as the base camp for healthy living, in every aspect of our lives… They could be the touchstone for being mindful of sustainability for our present and future.”
You’ve decided to pursue LEED v4, but you’re looking for some guidance to select a rating system before you register your project. Looking for LEED 2009 Rating System Selection Guidance? Access.
Here’s how to use the guidance below:
You’ve decided to pursue LEED, but you’re looking for some guidance to select a rating system before you register your project.
Here’s how to use the guidance below:
Please pay close attention to this guidance, because if you select a rating system that doesn’t apply, USGBC may request that you change your project’s rating system.
The Center for Green Schools is thrilled to introduce six new organizers for Green Apple Day of Service 2014.
The Green Apple Day of Service, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, gives parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations the opportunity to transform all schools into healthy, safe and productive learning environments through local service projects.
This article is part 1 of a 4 part series on “Greening your college life.”
As a college student, I know first-hand that it can seem difficult to lead a sustainable life in college. Dorm buildings are often less energy efficient, recycling options might be limited, and students don’t have extra money to splurge on eco-friendly products.
However, even if you live in an older building — and even if you’re not in college — it’s still possible to make a difference and have a positive environmental impact.